Harwich travel guide
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You're Going to Love Harwich
With a population of 13,059, Harwich is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Harwich deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Harwich
If you’re looking for affordable options, Twenty Eight Atlantic at Wequassett Resort (2173 Route 28) and Outer Bar & Grille at Wequassett Resort (2173 Head of the Bay Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Buca's Tuscan Roadhouse (4 Depot Rd) and Tides Kitchen & Bar (30 Earle Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Harwich.
When to visit Harwich
How to Get to Harwich
Plane
When flying to Harwich, you’ll arrive at Hyannis Barnstable (HYA), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Harwich departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Harwich, followed by Acela. The train journey from Harwich to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 28m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Harwich is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 70 miles from Harwich. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harwich, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Worcester, the bus ride to Harwich takes 60 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 270 miles.
Airlines serving Harwich
Where to stay in Harwich
Average rates range from around $278 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $439 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Harwich
Most booked hotels in Harwich
Renting a car in Harwich
Renting a car in Harwich costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Harwich.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Harwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.